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Network Rail signs £850m autumn and winter train contract

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April 29, 2025
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Network Rail has signed a 5-year deal with GB Railfreight to run Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPVs)

Eurostar responds to regulator’s report into capacity at Temple Mills International depot

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April 29, 2025
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In response to a report into capacity at the Temple Mills depot, Eurostar is calling for investment to allow an increase in international rail travel.

Ireland within reach of Limerick – Foynes freight railway renewal

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April 29, 2025
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Iarnród Éireann (Irish Railways) has finished laying new tracks for the Limerick – Foynes freight railway. The 42-kilometre stretch of rail is part of an…

Manchester City Centre trams suspended after power-outage

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April 29, 2025
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Transport for Greater Manchester are advising passengers to plan ahead as trams are suspended on parts of the Metrolink due to a power outage. An…

Train named after British Rail manager to appear at Swanage Railway gala

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April 29, 2025
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One of the trains starring at the Swanage Railway’s Diesel Gala and Beer Festival will be Class 423 4VEP electric multiple unit No. 3417 Gordon Pettitt.

PKP Cargo takes stock of financial losses in restructuring year 2024

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April 29, 2025
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Polish national rail freight operator PKP Cargo has come out with financial figures for 2024, the year in which the company entered restructuring. As expected,…

Clun Castle and Bahamas to visit Devon with The Mayflower

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April 29, 2025
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Vintage Trains are running a steam enthusiast’s dream train on the 6th September (Saturday).

London St. Pancras Highspeed unveils £300 million renewals programme

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April 29, 2025
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London St. Pancras Highspeed has announced a major £300 million investment in infrastructure renewals over the next five years, covering its Control Period 4 (CP4), which runs from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030. As part of the programme, £4 million will be dedicated to research and development to trial innovative technologies to improve […]

Could the Iron Rhine make a comeback?

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April 29, 2025
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Between the port of Antwerp and the Ruhr industrial region, there lies an old defunct freight railway. Its reactivation could speed up transportation and could…

Two-day Euston closure for railway upgrades this May bank holiday

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April 29, 2025
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West Coast Main Line passengers are being advised to check before they travel ahead of important railway upgrades over the Early May bank holiday. Teams from Network Rail and its contractors will carry out multiple projects to replace trackside drainage and railway track on sections of the line between London Euston and Milton Keynes. As […]